May 13, 2025
Summary
Finding the right funding is one of the biggest
challenges for emerging beauty brands today.
In this episode of Scaling Emerging Beauty, Monique is joined by
Marshall Lebovits, a financing expert with 35+ years of lending
experience. Marshall breaks down how early-stage brands can use
asset-based funding to...
May 6, 2025
Summary
Pricing isn't just a number — it's a strategy. In part one of this four-part pricing series, we're diving into how to set a competitive price that makes sense in your category and against your competitors. Whether you're launching your first product or reassessing your retail strategy, this episode will help...
Apr 29, 2025
Summary
In this episode, Monique sits down with Erica Cocilova, CMO of Ethique, to discuss how mission-driven beauty brands can scale without compromising their core values. Erica shares lessons from her career at powerhouse brands like Dove, Happy Baby, and Briogeo, and dives deep into Ethique’s recent rebrand...
Mar 18, 2025
Summary
In this episode of Scaling Emerging Beauty, I sit down with Kelly Bottenfield, co-founder and sales leader at The Honey Pot Company. Kelly has over 25 years of experience in the CPG industry, starting her career at Whole Foods before transitioning to sales and brand-building. She played a pivotal role in...
Mar 11, 2025
Summary
In this episode of the Scaling Emerging Beauty Podcast, I sit down with Dwight Allen O’Neal and Karess Rosemé, the co-founders of Rose Neal Collective, a boutique agency dedicated to enhancing the beauty experience for BIPOC consumers and emerging brands. We dive into the critical role of in-store events,...